FEED
THE FUTURE RWANDA HINGA WEZE
THE FUTURE RWANDA HINGA WEZE
JOB
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
Position
Title:
Environmental Officer
Title:
Environmental Officer
Location:
KIGALI, RWANDA
KIGALI, RWANDA
Award
#:
AID-696-C-17-00001
#:
AID-696-C-17-00001
Project
Timeframe: June 2017 – June 2022
Timeframe: June 2017 – June 2022
Supervisor:
SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST
SENIOR MONITORING & EVALUATION SPECIALIST
CNFA
CNFA
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security
and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and
Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical
Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food
security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
is a US-based nonprofit nongovernmental organization (NGO) that works to
stimulate economic growth and improve rural livelihoods by empowering the
private sector through five core capabilities: (1) Productivity, Food Security
and Nutrition; (2) Input Supply and Farm Services; (3) Economic Resilience and
Rapid Recovery; (4) Value Chain Development; and (5) Volunteer Technical
Assistance. CNFA assists smallholders in increasing household-level food
security and nutrition through improved agricultural practices, introduction of
new varieties, diversification of crop production, food preservation and
storage, development of farmer-based organizations (FBOs) and strengthened
linkages to markets.
Program
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
Description Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze
The
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
primary objective of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hinga Weze activity is to
sustainably increase smallholder farmers’ income, improve nutritional status of
Rwandan women and children, and increase the resilience of the agriculture and
food systems to the changing climate.
Position
Description
Description
Reporting
to the Senior M&E Specialist, the Environmental Officer is responsible for
ensuring compliance on all environmental-related project activities. The
Environmental Officer, in conjunction with the Chief of Party, will design
project activities that mitigate the negative effects of climate change. The
Environmental Officer is based in Kigali.
to the Senior M&E Specialist, the Environmental Officer is responsible for
ensuring compliance on all environmental-related project activities. The
Environmental Officer, in conjunction with the Chief of Party, will design
project activities that mitigate the negative effects of climate change. The
Environmental Officer is based in Kigali.
Duties
and Responsibilities
and Responsibilities
The
main duties of the Input Supply Advisor include, but are not limited to:
main duties of the Input Supply Advisor include, but are not limited to:
- Update
on a regular basis and implement the Environmental Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan (EMMP) in accordance with USAID and CNFA guidelines; - Lead
the monitoring and evaluation team in assessing the environmental impact
of project activities; - Provide
regular updates to Chief of Party on the environmental implications of
project activities; - Responsible
for - Ensure
project’s activities are in compliance with the USAID and GOR
environmental regulations; - Contribute
technical guidance to the design and implementation of activities aiming
to increase resilience of local food systems and agricultural production
to climate change (e.g. terracing, small-scale irrigation, climate smart
agriculture techniques) - Coordinate
with relevant technical leads in the field and the Kigali-based
Agriculture Productivity Unit and Provincial offices to ensure smooth
implementation of environmental compliance activities; - Produce
environmental review forms and mitigation plans for project-use and as
required by USAID or GOR regulations; - Conduct
environmental training and ensure relevant records, reports, and audits
are effectively implemented; - Responsible
for contributing training modules related to agriculture, and safe use of
pesticides; - Contribute
as appropriate to report preparation, and participate and assist in the
project’s workshops and seminars as needed; - Undertake
other assignments or tasks at the request of the Chief of Party.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, or relevant
field is required. - Minimum
of 5 years working in natural resource management on donor funded
projects. - Demonstrated
ability advising on the environmental implications of development
activities. - Proven
ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Proven
knowledge of USAID regulations regarding environmental monitoring and
mitigation is added advantage. - Advanced
oral and written communication skills in English required; Kinyarwanda and
French considered an asset.
Women
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
and Rwandan Nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applicants
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze-
Environmental Officer” in the subject line.https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/90ca1160-7899-4104-8489-5e6eb7a8dc25
must apply through the following link with “Rwanda FTF Hinga Weze-
Environmental Officer” in the subject line.https://jobs.lever.co/cnfa.org/90ca1160-7899-4104-8489-5e6eb7a8dc25
Applications
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is September
15, 2017.
will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadline for submission is September
15, 2017.